Definitions for: Skewer


[n] a long pin for holding meat in position while it is being roasted
[v] drive a skewer through; "skewer the meat for the BBQ"



Webster (1913) Definition: Skew"er, n. [Probably of Scand, origin; cf. Sw. & Dan.
skifer a slate. Cf. Shuver a fragment.]
A pin of wood or metal for fastening meat to a spit, or for
keeping it in form while roasting.

Meat well stuck with skewers to make it look round.
--Swift.


Skew"er, v. t. [imp. & p. p. Skewered; p. pr. & vb.
n. Skewering.]
To fasten with skewers.

Synonyms: spit

See Also: pin, pin, spit

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